Parse Server has a protected fields bypass via LiveQuery subscription WHERE clause
Description
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 9.6.0-alpha.9 and 8.6.35, an attacker can exploit LiveQuery subscriptions to infer the values of protected fields without directly receiving them. By subscribing with a WHERE clause that references a protected field (including via dot-notation or $regex), the attacker can observe whether LiveQuery events are delivered for matching objects. This creates a boolean oracle that leaks protected field values. The attack affects any class that has both protectedFields configured in Class-Level Permissions and LiveQuery enabled. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.6.0-alpha.9 and 8.6.35.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
parse-servernpm | >= 9.0.0, < 9.6.0-alpha.9 | 9.6.0-alpha.9 |
parse-servernpm | < 8.6.35 | 8.6.35 |
Affected products
1- Range: >= 9.0.0 < 9.6.0-alpha.9
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-j7mm-f4rv-6q6qghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32098ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.35ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.6.0-alpha.9ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-j7mm-f4rv-6q6qghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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